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Kelly's Bulge
V9-,
Boulder, 10 ft (3 m),
Avg: 3.6 from 16
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FA: Johnny Goicoechea
Washington
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> Main Bulge Boulder
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
Start sitting under the broad prow that makes up the center of the boulder's downhill face. Use a left hand/heel match and a good right crimp to climb up and right to the sloping nose of the boulder, then traverse further right to topout on edges. The slopers in the second half are pretty bad so good temperatures are a must.
Location
Main problem, center of boulder.
Protection
3-4 pads
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top is very hard after doing the beginning, but easy in isolation Apr 1, 2022